Under TVPA, what type of restitution rights do victims have?

• A. Right to be heard in court only
• B. Right to privacy and safety
• C. Right to mandatory restitution and civil compensation
• D. Right to employment only

Answer: (C)

Restitution rights under TVPA are about financial recovery for crime-related losses. The law requires courts to order victims receive restitution for harms caused by trafficking, covering things like medical and mental health expenses, counseling, rehabilitation, and lost wages. In addition, victims can pursue civil compensation from traffickers to recover further damages. This combination—mandatory restitution plus the ability to seek civil compensation—best matches what TVPA aims to provide for victims. The other ideas, such as rights to privacy, safety, or employment alone, don’t address the financial remedies that restitution and civil suits are designed to secure.